Privacy Policy
AFT Connecticut has created this privacy notice to explain how we use information that you may provide while visiting our Get Active site and to demonstrate our firm commitment to Internet privacy. AFT Connecticut may modify this policy from time to time so we encourage you to check this page when revisiting this website. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for this site. The type and amount of information received depends on how you use the site. Collection of Personally Identifiable Information AFT Connecticut provides Web forms so you may provide your contact information to engage in AFT Connecticut activities such as online activism (i.e., contact Congress). Any information we collect, such as your name, mailing address, e-mail address, type of request you are making and any additional information you provide, is collected and stored by the AFT Connecticut. The information is used to fulfill your request and track aggregate information about usage of these features. AFT Connecticut makes every effort to ensure the secure collection and transmission of your sensitive information using industry accepted data collection and encryption methodologies, such as SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). SPECIAL NOTICE FOR PARENTS: We want to help you guard your children's privacy. We encourage you to talk to your children about safe and responsible use of their personal information while using the Internet. AFT Connecticut does not collect, use or distribute children's personally identifiable information to any third parties. If you have any reservations, questions or concerns about your child's access to this site or how information that your child provides is used by us, please contact us. AFT Connecticut's Sharing of Personally Identifiable Information AFT Connecticut does not exchange personally identifiable information (such as name and e-mail address) with anyone. The AFT Connecticut website will not post your personal contact information, including e-mail address, street address and phone numbers, without your consent. Opting Out of E-mail Lists People who subscribe to e-mail lists via the website will receive periodic updates from the AFT Connecticut by regular mail, fax or e-mail. You may opt out of receiving future information via e-mail by using the unsubscribe procedure specified on the e-mail message. Outside Links This site contains hypertext links to other sites. AFT Connecticut is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site, and to read the privacy statements of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this website. Security This site has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control. We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to protect the transmission of information you submit to us when you use our secure online forms. You are on a secure page when the lock icon on the bottom of Web browsers such as Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer become locked, as opposed to un-locked, or open, when you are just "surfing." All the information you provide us through these forms is stored securely off-line. We use SSL encryption to protect sensitive information online, we also protect user information off-line. All user information is restricted in our offices. Only employees who need information to perform a specific job (e.g., our billing clerk or a customer service representative) are granted access to personally identifiable information. All employees are kept up-to-date on our security and privacy practices. Finally, the servers that store sensitive information are kept in a secure environment. If you send us an e-mail, you should know that e-mail is not necessarily secure against interception. So, if your communication includes sensitive information like your bank account, charge card, or social security number, and you prefer not to use one of our secure online complaint forms, contact us by mail or by telephone rather than by e-mail. Corrections/Updating Personal Information: If your personal information changes (such as your ZIP code), or if you wish to have your information removed from our database, contact us and we will endeavor to provide a way to correct, update or remove that personal data provided to us. Contact Us If you experience technical problems with the operation of this website, contact us by e-mailing: ebailey@aftct.org. AFT Connecticut You also may contact us by mail or telephone. If you do so, we may use the information you provide in the ways we have described in this privacy policy. December 11, 2003 Return to the AFT Connecticut Get Active Center homepage |
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